Eric Wilson
Level 6 Valued Member
I've been doing S&S, and I'm at the point of timeless 24kg. No catchy name for that, I know it's where many of you started.
I'm 47yo man, under 130 pounds, without natural strength, and with less than a year of strength training, mainly with kettlebells (no barbells at all). I think it would be fair to say that I'm the "hardgainer" type.
My press has always been pretty week -- I'm significantly stronger than before, but I typically can't press the 16kg more than once -- and I've never hit three reps at that weight.
I've enjoyed S&S, but I want to take a break from it for several reasons:
- I don't have a 28kg or 32kg bell
- Given my poor press, I don't feel safe going heavier on TGU
- I'd like to spend more time on some other movements (snatch, squat, press, etc)
When I look at other programs I'd like to try (ROP, TTKC) it is typical to start with a bell that you can press 5-8 times. I can press the 12kg at least 12 times, so the rep schemes of those programs would break down with so little weight. But like I said, 16kg is too much for me right now.
What would you recommend as the best way to improve my press so that I can use 16kg as my working weight? I'm considering a Dan John 40 day program (easy strength style) as one option. The other idea would be to pursue a hypertrophy approach first. I'm not sure which is likely to be effective for me with my current level of strength.
I'm 47yo man, under 130 pounds, without natural strength, and with less than a year of strength training, mainly with kettlebells (no barbells at all). I think it would be fair to say that I'm the "hardgainer" type.
My press has always been pretty week -- I'm significantly stronger than before, but I typically can't press the 16kg more than once -- and I've never hit three reps at that weight.
I've enjoyed S&S, but I want to take a break from it for several reasons:
- I don't have a 28kg or 32kg bell
- Given my poor press, I don't feel safe going heavier on TGU
- I'd like to spend more time on some other movements (snatch, squat, press, etc)
When I look at other programs I'd like to try (ROP, TTKC) it is typical to start with a bell that you can press 5-8 times. I can press the 12kg at least 12 times, so the rep schemes of those programs would break down with so little weight. But like I said, 16kg is too much for me right now.
What would you recommend as the best way to improve my press so that I can use 16kg as my working weight? I'm considering a Dan John 40 day program (easy strength style) as one option. The other idea would be to pursue a hypertrophy approach first. I'm not sure which is likely to be effective for me with my current level of strength.
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